Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSection of single linear boundary dyke east of York Lane, south east of Farclose Plantation

Section of single linear boundary dyke east of York Lane, south east of Farclose Plantation

England
List entry 1015564
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Section of single linear boundary dyke east of York Lane, south east of Farclose Plantation is a prehistoric earthwork located in Yorkshire. The monument comprises a single linear dyke that functioned as a boundary marker or territorial division during the prehistoric period. Such dykes are characteristic features of Bronze Age and Iron Age landscapes in northern England, where they served to delineate land holdings, control stock movement, or mark territorial boundaries between communities. The surviving section represents an important record of ancient land organisation and settlement patterns in the region.

Section of single linear boundary dyke east of York Lane, south east of Farclose Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015564. View the official record →

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What is Section of single linear boundary dyke east of York Lane, south east of Farclose Plantation?

Section of single linear boundary dyke east of York Lane, south east of Farclose Plantation is a prehistoric earthwork located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015564.

Who is responsible for protecting Section of single linear boundary dyke east of York Lane, south east of Farclose Plantation?

Section of single linear boundary dyke east of York Lane, south east of Farclose Plantation is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1015564.

What other scheduled monuments are near Section of single linear boundary dyke east of York Lane, south east of Farclose Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of Warter Augustinian Priory (5.6 km), Round barrow 600m west of Newcote Farm (5.7 km), Round barrow 915m north east of Dalton Gates Farm (5.9 km).

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